Hair piece and the like



Sept. 8, 1936. M. JACOBY HAIR PIECE AND THE LIKE Filed Dec. 18, 1954 Mig I@ Patented Sept. 8, 1936 PATENT OFFICE l 2.05am

HAIR PIECE AND THE Lum Meyer Jacoby,

New York, N. Y.

Application December 18, 1934, Serial No. 757,989

4 Claims.

This inventionrelates to hair pieces such-as wigs, beards, and the like, constructed of human or artificial hair.

The main object of the invention is to provide artificial wigs or other hair pieces having a lifelike appearance and a high degree of lustre, thus resembling natural healthy and beautiful hair.

Another object of the invention is to provide artificial hair pieces having a firmly set coiffure which is not easily dishevelled.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a Wig or hair piece of the character described, the strands of which forming the coiffure made stronger and substantially moisture proof.

Another object of the invention is the production of hair pieces of the character described which are simple in construction and which are rapidly and inexpensively made.

It is well known of present day wigs of the type using artificial hair or other fibrous material, or

even human hair in their construction, have no life-like lustre and appear somewhat dull even when new. These wigs have a relatively short period of use in that the coiffure is quickly dishevelled; they lack moisture resisting qualities and become quickly dust laden. The dust cannot be dislodged without disarranging the coiffure and destroying the orderly combed appearance of the wig.

It is further well known that fibers employed in such Wigs or other hair pieces become brittle and disintegrate rapidly. Great care must also be exercised in the normal handling of such hair pieces.

With these disadvantages in mind, the invention proposes the production of hair pieces having greatly improved characteristics over those of the prior art and having other desirable characteristics as will be more fully pointed out later.

In carrying out this invention it is proposed to coat, cover or spray the hair piece with a sizing material of the cellulose type such as lacquer or other water-proof sizing medium.

Figure l shows a doll wig in its uncoated condi- 45 tion.

Figure 2 shows the wig being sprayed.

Figure 3 shows the wig in a more finished state.

Figure 4 shows the wig being subjected to final spraying.

Referring now to the figures, the reference character l0 represents a hair piece, such as a doll wig as shown, and is constructed of a base or body Il of fabric or the like, to which fibers I2 of human or artificial hair are suitably secured. 55 This hair is preferably of mohair fibers, but silk strands or threads, or any other substance of fine yarn suitable for such purpose, may be used.

The reference character I0 represents the coiffure comprising curls or vwaves in the wig and the reference character I3 represents a parting line in the hair.

As illustrated in Figure 1, the condition of th-e wig at this stage of manufacture is not considered finished. That is, the hair is parted and the strands are arranged in a coiffure. Immediately prior to applying to the application of the water-proof sizing material as illustrated in Figure 2, the hair is carefully combed or brushed and the coiffure is carefully made. The wig is preferably sprayed immediately after the hair is dressed, thus eliminating any handling which might dishevel the coiffure before the application of the sizing material. The sizing material may be fast or slow drying as desired.

With one application of sizing material, the wig is ready for use but inasmuch as the wigs are not shipped immediately after the first application of sizing material but are usually put in stock for future shipment, they undergo a certain amount of handling which causes some strands to come out of place and become slightly disarranged. Before shipping the Wigs it is desirable, but not essential, to rearrange any loose or misplaced strands by a. second application of sizing material, which is indicated in Figure 4. This sizing, which may be of cellulose lacquer type, gives the hair a high lustre and the moistureproof character of this sizing material prevents the dust from sticking to the hair and allows the dust to be easily removed.

It has been found that a Wig made according to this invention can be roughly handled and may even be shook to remove any dust accumulated therein without disarranging the waves and the coiffure.

It has further been found that the life of such Wigs has been greatly increased and the luster more permanent. The strands of the wig are not subject to breakage due to the reinforcement afforded by the sizing material thereon rendering the individual fibers more springy and flexible and rendering the entire wig firmer.

Rapid disintegration of the fibers is thus prevented and moisture does not greatly affect the wig. The wig retains its shape due to the setting of the fibers. It will be seen that although a single fiber is more or less flexible even with the sizing material thereon, the combined tendency of the mass of pre-set fibers tends to hold the head-shape of the wig to the size intended.

It has been found that in placing this wig on the head, the hugging effect on the head has been greatly increased, thereby giving the Wig a more natural appearance especially when it is not glued to the wearers head. This is important in Wigs for theatrical use.

In wigs for dolls etc. the danger of destroying the coiffure by water and the disarrangement of the coiffure in handling has been greatly reduced.

Although mohair has been described as the preferable fiber for use in such hair pieces, it is not desired to limit the invention to the application of a. sizing medium on mohair. Cotton floss,4

silk floss, twisted and woven yarns lend themselves admirably to the same treatment.l

Furthermore, it is not desired to limit the invention to the spraying or coating coiiured wigs and pre-dressed hair pieces. The hair pieces prior to being dressed may be sprayed or coated with a water-proof sizing material, and the dressing of the hair may be done after the application of the sizing material.

It is to be understood that the drawing and description merely illustrate one practical embodiment of the invention, and it is understood that other modifications may be had without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Having thus described the invention what is desired to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A coiffured hair piece comprising a body and fibers secured to said body, said fibers being coated with a Water-proof sizing material, whereby the orderly arrangement of the coiiure is maintained.

2. A coifured hair piece comprising a body and fibers secured to the body, said fibers being coated by a water-proof sizing material sprayed on the fibers whereby the fibers are maintained in stif- Ifened orderly arrangement in said coiffure.

3. A Wig comprising a body and orderly arranged fibers secured to said body, said fibers being stiffened by a coating of water-proof cellulose lacquer. 

